Klopp fumes over derby defeat, offers Henderson update

Jurgen Klopp lamented Liverpool’s failings at both ends of the pitch as the champions fell to a first derby defeat in almost 23 years. An early goal for Richarlison and a late penalty from Gylfi Sigurdsson consigned Liverpool to a fourth successive home defeat – their worst league run since 1923. Victory, the first in […]

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Tuchel ‘not happy’ with Hudson-Odoi attitude in Saints draw

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has revealed he was ‘not happy’ with Callum Hudson-Odoi’s attitude in the 1-1 draw at Southampton. The Blues were held at St Mary’s as Southampton successfully ended their six-match losing run. Takumi Minamino put the home side ahead in the 33rd minute. READ: Spurs told to sign ‘world-class’ keeper to replace […]

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Southampton 1-1 Chelsea: Blues held at St Mary’s

Mason Mount’s penalty rescued off-colour Chelsea a 1-1 draw at Southampton as the Saints frustrated Thomas Tuchel’s Blues and put a halt to their six-game losing run. Takumi Minamino’s fine finish put Southampton ahead at the break and Ralph Hasenhuttl’s men held on for a morale-boosting point. The Saints hassled Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea off their […]

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Student ‘was laughing’ after Cole shot him at Chelsea

The student that Ashley Cole shot with an air rifle in a 2011 Chelsea training ground accident “was laughing” after the incident, according to a report. Reports at the time said Cole was ‘larking about’ with a .22 calibre air rifle when he accidentally shot student Tom Cowan, who was at Chelsea on a placement from Loughborough University […]

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Bruce explains why Fernandes doesn’t compare to Man Utd legend

Steve Bruce rates Bruno Fernandes very highly but the Newcastle head coach believes comparisons with Eric Cantona should be tempered until the Portuguese brings the glory days back to Man Utd. Fernandes has been a galvanising force since his arrival at Old Trafford from Sporting Lisbon a little over a year ago and already has […]

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Gossip: Spurs told to pay €60m for Inter star; Liverpool will ‘try to sell’

Spurs have been told to pay €60m if they want to land one target, while Liverpool will ‘try to sell’ one of their midfielders…   COUGH UP Tottenham will now be required to pay almost double what they offered last summer if they want to land Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar in the next transfer window, […]

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Jenas claims Klopp could regret ‘rude’ and ‘moody’ Liverpool outbursts

Jermaine Jenas thinks Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has been the “polar opposite” this season to his usual likable self after being “rude” and “moody” to reporters. The Reds boss has appeared spiky on a number of occasions this season with BT Sport reporter Des Kelly getting into a particularly long heated debate earlier in the season. Niv […]

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Examining and mourning the dying art of shot-stopping

I had been mulling over a piece about this topic for quite some time. Then, on Wednesday night, after seeing Jordan Pickford’s frail attempt at keeping out Bernardo Silva’s strike, I knew the time had finally come. The on top! #ManCity | https://t.co/axa0klD5re pic.twitter.com/glIQ5XoDcZ — Manchester City (@ManCity) February 18, 2021 Pickford’s feeble effort is […]

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Santo: ‘Issues to assess’ for Wolves as they chase ‘high standards’

Nuno Espirito Santo insisted that he cannot fault the “attitude of his players” after Wolves beat Leeds United 1-0 on Friday night. There were plenty of chances in the first half, but Wolves just about edged it. Nelson Semedo forced Illan Meslier into a couple of impressive stops. Leeds United’s best moment came as Liam Cooper […]

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Wolves 1-0 Leeds United: Unlucky Meslier own-goal wins it

An unfortunate own-goal from Illan Meslier separates the sides as Wolves leapfrog Leeds in the table. There was very little between the teams across the 90 minutes, as both exchanged good chances. The deciding moment came in the second half. Adama Traore’s long-range shot hit the bar but it bounced off Meslier and into the net. […]

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